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RF08 LSV

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

150,720 mi
Last recorded150,720 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 LSV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 150,720 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 148,137 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 143,405 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 140,393 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 134,593 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 125,040 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 125,040 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 122,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2019 119,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear tyres worn inner edge

Fail 22 Jul 2019 119,280 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2018 113,745 miles

Offside Front shock absorber leaking

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

covers under bonnet and underside of vechicle not allowing full inspection of certain items.

front and rear brake discs corroded.

front wipers juddering and smearing.

Pass 17 Jul 2017 108,452 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 108,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 103,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 97,225 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres low on inner edges

Pass 18 Jul 2014 89,681 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre (inner edge)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 78,519 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 67,540 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 66,785 miles

both front tyres starting to get low on tread on edges

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 24 Jun 2011 50,725 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to the tread indicators (approx 2mm)--REC ATTENENTION A.S.A.P

offside rear tyre worn to approx 3mm

tyre size is Continental Contact 2, 225/45 R17 91V -front wheels have good Bridgestone Potenza RE050 AI

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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RF08 LSV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2008 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 78,736 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RF08 LSV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RF08 LSV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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